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Southern Utah man going to prison for possessing sexually explicit AI photos of children
— A Santa Clara man, Jared Marsh, was sentenced to five years in prison and lifetime supervised release after pleading guilty to possessing AI-altered sexually explicit photos of children found on his phone.More: ABC 4 , KUTV 2News All 3 reports
Nonprofit brings families, autistic kids together in 'place where they can be themselves'
— A family in Ivins created 'Walk with Autism,' an annual event at Rocky Vista University that drew 1,200 attendees this year, connecting families with autistic children and providing resources and respite in Southern…More: KUTV 2News All 2 reports
Man jailed for automobile homicide in connection with missing women at Sand Hollow Reservoir
— A 23-year-old man, Antonio Omari Lewis, has been arrested on two counts of automobile homicide after a jet ski he was driving overturned at Sand Hollow State Park, throwing two women into the water; search and recovery…More: ABC 4 , ABC4 (YouTube) , ABC4 (YouTube) , ABC4 (YouTube) , Cedar City News (Iron County) , Fox 13 , Fox 13 , KJZZ , KJZZ , KJZZ , KJZZ , KSL , KSL , KSL , KSL News (YouTube) , KSL News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News , KUTV 2News (YouTube) , KUTV 2News (YouTube) All 23 reports
2 massive, stainless-steel slides at City Hall Plaza in St. George now open to public
— Two new stainless-steel slides, 74 and 62 feet long, have opened at St. George City Hall Plaza as part of a $575,000 project funded by RAP tax, aimed at activating downtown space for families.
'Help us bring him home': Loved ones plead for answers 11 years after Macin Smith's disappearance
— Eleven years after 17-year-old Macin Smith vanished from St. George, family and friends are renewing pleas for information, noting the case remains open with no confirmed leads or sightings.
Fake invoice scam targets Cedar City volunteers, prompts police investigation
— A Cedar City volunteer received a fake invoice email impersonating the city, requesting over $4,600, prompting a police investigation; a St. George city employee reported a similar scam. Officials warn boards and staff…More: KJZZ All 2 reports
Big Sky Football: Utah Tech gets offense going in loss; SUU falls on road at Colorado State
— Utah Tech fell 35-14 to Montana despite a season-high 405 offensive yards, dropping to 0-3, while Southern Utah lost 58-24 at Colorado State to fall to 1-2. Both teams have upcoming games this weekend.
'A willingness to help': St. George Marathon seeks volunteers for milestone 50th race
— The St. George Marathon, marking its 50th race this year, is calling for volunteers to help support runners during the annual event held the first Saturday of October.
What's Going There: In-N-Out Burger, Cafe Rio open as Desert Color and SunRiver area explodes with growth
— A 'What's Going There' segment tours the Desert Color and SunRiver areas of St. George, highlighting new businesses opening or under construction, including In-N-Out Burger, Cafe Rio, Fabulous Freddy's Car Wash and a…
Hundreds climb Tech Ridge stairs with firefighters to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11
— Hundreds of community members joined more than 100 St. George firefighters to climb 1,500-plus stairs at Tech Ridge, honoring the 343 firefighters who died on 9/11 on the attack's 25th anniversary.More: ABC 4 , ABC 4 , Herald Journal (Cache) , St George News (Washington County) All 5 reports
Southern Utah Jewish community welcomes Rosh Hashanah with public celebration
— Southern Utah's Jewish community is celebrating Rosh Hashanah, with a public Tashlich and Shofar Blowing event hosted by Chabad Jewish Community Center at Skyline Pond in St. George on Sunday afternoon.
Region 9 football: Tigers-Mustangs matchup delivers 'as-advertised'; Panthers, Warriors win
— Roundup of Region 9 high school football games in southern Utah: Hurricane rallied for an 11-10 win over Crimson Cliffs, Pine View routed Dixie 69-28, and Snow Canyon beat rival Desert Hills 26-14.More: Cedar City News (Iron County) , St George News (Washington County) All 3 reports
St. George pilot’s $60K homebuilt aircraft won’t stay in his hangar — he’s giving it away
— A St. George pilot who spent five months building a $60,000 kit airplane is giving it away, along with $15,000 cash, through a sweepstakes ending Dec. 15, 2026.
Letter to the Editor: Fund fire and EMS, but don’t make Southern Utah taxpayers pay twice
— A letter to the editor from Washington County residents argues against new local sales taxes for fire and EMS services unless they come with real, lasting property tax reductions, citing proposals in Washington City…
Why does my heel hurt when I get out of bed in the morning – and when should foot pain be evaluated?
— A sponsored article from Southern Utah's Foot & Ankle Institute explains common causes of heel pain like plantar fasciitis, when foot pain warrants medical evaluation, and treatment options offered at the practice's…
New Intermountain Health helicopter base in St. George to save response time, enhance patient care
— Intermountain Health has opened a new consolidated helicopter and ambulance base at St. George Regional Hospital, aiming to cut response times by five to 10 minutes for patients across roughly a 150-mile radius.
'You matter, too:’ St. George chef aims to change how women recover after giving birth
— A St. George chef and mother of five created The Sitting Month, a 28-day postpartum recovery program inspired by traditional Chinese practices, and recently trained local practitioners in postpartum cooking techniques.